7.07.2011

We're not totally unpacked yet, and I can't find my camera battery charger anywhere! So for now, photos taken with Joe's phone will have to suffice.

Hey, remember when I used to cook? One thing I've been really enjoying now that I'm in Iowa is cooking. I love to cook. Sadly, I never had much time to do that in New York. There's a great food co-op here, an awesome farmer's market, and three or four different Asian groceries. Last night I thought I'd take advantage and finally cook something from Jeana Sohn's food blog Bap Story.

I ended up making the kimchi fried rice, and it was delicious. Joe's not a big kimchi fan, but he loved it and went back for seconds. It was even better with a cold glass of Sapporo beer. If you want to make this recipe, I have to warn you--it's kinda spicy. Also, kimchi is a bit of an acquired taste. Years ago when I worked at a Korean restaurant with my sister we became obsessed with Korean food, but it took awhile to get used to. We were friends with the owners of the restaurant, and they taught us some basic Korean recipes. It's been such a long time since I've made any Korean food that it was nice to have something a little different for dinner.

OMG, I LOVE kimchi, especially kimchi fried rice. I feel like it's such a good introduction to kimchi for people who don't like the flavor or who have never tried it before because cooking the kimchi helps to make it less pungent.

congrats on the successful move! (...and good luck with the unpacking.)

even though that is a tiny photo, what you've made looks delicious...i might have to practice making that recipe (maybe not so spicy yet, i'm a wimp). mmm. i love food. and cooking. and eating. (sigh!)

oh yay! i just found that blog recently and have been excited to try out some recipes. we're korean food novices, but everything i've tried, i've loved.

also, iowa sounds kind of wonderful...? we are probably moving away from new york soon and one of my biggest worries about that is not having access to as much amazing food wherever we end up. i'm glad you're finding good resources!

I have never commented here but right now I really want to tell you that I LOVE YOUR BLOG. It is so inspiring. I admire you for taking the best in each situation (even though as you said there are bad times too). I wish you good luck for your new life in Iowa !